course/sequence
Where did it take place?
Guyana
When did the revolt end? (exact date)
April 15, 1764
Over 2000
Who was Kofi's second-in-command?
Akara
How many months did it last?
10 months
When did the Berbice Revolt occur?
February 23, 1763
What are 2 causes of the revolt?
food shortages, brutality towards slaves, and the driving presence of African-born slaves Resulted in the uprising of 2000 slaves. Careless and cruel overseers. Revenge
Who lead the revolt?
Kofi
__________ fortified Plantation Dageraad as the key defensive position.
Van Hoogenheim
Who burnt the Fort of Nassau?
The Dutch
What was the name of the private company that ran the colony?
The Berbice association
_________ commmited suicide and why?
Kofi commited suicide out of despair and frustration after losing control of his rebel forces and facing imminent defeat by Dutch colonial authorities
A few ______ were prepared to flee Berbice
Europeans
How many plantations were in Berbice?
135
Why were the slaves insufficiently fed?
The private company,the Berbice association, which ran the colony economised on the imports of foodstuffs. This led to food shortages as the planters did not grow enough provisions on the estates.
What position did Governor Van Hoogenheim fortify?
Dageraad
The whites forced Governor ____________ to agree that the colony should be evacuated.
Governor Van Hoogenheim
What river was the Magdalenenberg plantation on?
Canje river
Who did they cooperate with?
The Akan slave rebels and the Congolese and Angolans.